The end-of-year holidays are coming, and with them the idea of entertaining guests around a good meal. To avoid stress, here is a mistake you should no longer make, according to experts.
The fact of entertaining loved ones for dinner is a source of pleasure, but also of stress. Indeed, we often put pressure on ourselves to make everything perfect. This involves the decoration of the table, the quality and quantity of the meal, the time left between each course… In short, it can quickly become anxiety-inducing.
The end of year celebrations are no exception, and even put additional pressure on the shoulders of the people who receive, given the big meal to be made, Christmas decorationmore elaborate dishes to make, more creative ideas to find, time for the digestive, Christmas presents… If you’re out of breath just reading these lines, then perhaps it’s time to know the mistake not to make, to avoid such a stress the day before the meal, or on the big day.
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What is that one thing not to do when entertaining guests?
The editorial staff of the American media Huff Post asked event planning professionals what mistake to avoid when entertaining guests at home, particularly during the end-of-year holiday season. They explained that it involves doing everything at the last minute, or almost.
Lindsey Morgan, owner and creative director of Bello & Blue Events, explained : “Without coordination in advance and without taking into account all the elements that must be accomplished to organize a festive meal, you only add to the stress when you have to think about cleaning the house, shopping and preparing food and drinks. , and set a beautiful table. When I throw a partyI like to make a list of everything that needs to be done for this particular holiday, then start checking items off my list as soon as possible.” Therefore, a to do list is necessary, and plan to prepare certain things the day before or a few days before the meal, notably the decoration, for example.
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